Effects of Scuba Diving Instructors’ Teaching Styles on Participation Satisfaction and Leisure Flow

This study examined the effects of scuba diving instructors’ teaching styles on participants’ satisfaction and leisure flow, with a particular focus on the mediating role of participation satisfaction. A survey was conducted among recreational scuba divers, and data were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis, correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis, and mediation analysis. The results revealed that instructors’ teaching styles had a significant positive effect on participation satisfaction. In particular, safety-oriented instruction, professional competence, effective communication, and fair treatment were identified as key factors enhancing participants’ overall satisfaction. In addition, instructors’ teaching styles were found to have a direct and significant effect on leisure flow, indicating that instructional behaviors play an important role in facilitating participants’ immersion and enjoyment during scuba diving activities.